Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has watched over families for over 150 years, but you might ask yourself if this celebrated name in home security can offer the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to know the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can do. See what’s possible and browse suggestions for adding voice activation into your new home security system.
What Can You Actually Do With Voice Activation In Your Harrisburg Home?
Now that you’re aware you can utilize your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you might be curious as to what you can do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Toggle smart lights off or on
- Activate connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a fast way to switch on a light or lower the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s easy and lets you manage your system without reaching for your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Manage Your ADT Components With These Voice Commands
A quick spoken command is all it takes to activate your connected ADT devices. Keep in mind, if you give a command to a device, like your living room light or thermostat, you’ll have to use the same name you used when first installing the device.
Here are several commands you can use with Google Home:
- Hey Google, arm my system stay.
- Hey Google, arm my system away.
- Hey Google, lock the (door name).
- Hey Google, turn on the (light name).
- Hey Google, turn the heat up by 4 degrees.
Amazon Alexa functions about the same, but calls for slightly different phrasing. Here several sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You might want to check if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll get an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Commands?
Smart speaker integration does have a few limitations. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT app by speaking a voice command. You also must enter a PIN number when carrying out certain actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your alarm system.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Harrisburg Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few minutes regardless of the smart speaker you have. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, touch the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided steps
You can find more comprehensive instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Harrisburg
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all possible with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you customize your new ADT system in Harrisburg. Call (717) 256-1545 or complete our form to begin.